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Backsplash

You know that wall space over your stove range that's speckled with hamburger grease and barbecue sauce? Well, if it was covered in tile or other protective material, it would be called a backsplash. This versatile kitchen element not only protects the wall surface from stains, but it can also add an element of visual interest to the room. (Ummm, by that we mean it's pretty.) And we all know how girls feel about elements of visual interest—they like 'em—a lot.